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Top 20 still-available NBA free agents

Jason Collins is the most well-known NBA free agent still available, but there are plenty of players still up for grabs. USA TODAY Sports' Adi Joseph ranks the top 20 (ages as of Aug. 8, 2013). Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports

2. SG Richard Hamilton. Last team: Chicago Bulls. An injury and defensive issues led to the 35-year-old disappointing with the Bulls, but if he's healthy, he still could be the valuable shooter who was the top scorer on the 2003-04 NBA champion Detroit Pistons. John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY Sports

3. SF James Johnson. Last team: Sacramento Kings. After showing major strides during a year and a half in Toronto, the 26-year-old regressed last season. But he can play both forward spots and defend well while making open jumpers. Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY Sports

4. PF Lamar Odom. Last team: Los Angeles Clippers. Since leaving the Lakers in 2011, the 33-year-old has taken a major slip from his days as perhaps the best sixth man in the NBA. But he can contribute in the right situation. Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports

5. PG Rodrigue Beaubois. Last team: Dallas Mavericks. Once thought of as the Mavs' future point guard, the oft-injured 25-year-old has lost a step because of foot problems but still has time to learn to play with his lessened athleticism. Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports

7. PG Mike James. Last team: Dallas Mavericks. Perhaps the biggest surprise of last season, the 38-year-old who hadn't played reguarly since 2009 emerged as one of the Mavericks' most reliable bench players and even started 23 games. Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports

9. PG Sebastian Telfair. Last team: Toronto Raptors. After nine seasons, the undersized point guard still hasn't shed his reputation as a high school star but has proven himself a solid backup point guard. John E. Sokolowski, USA TODAY Sports

11. PF Tyrus Thomas. Last team: Charlotte Bobcats. Injuries, insubordination and being on the Bobcats have slowed down the once-promising prospect. But at 27, he deserves one last shot to right the ship. Sam Sharpe, USA TODAY Sports

19. SF Sam Young. Last team: Indiana Pacers. The athletic swingman has spent his four NBA seasons playing with some of the best defenses in the NBA and can contribute well on that end. David Richard, USA TODAY Sports